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Post by hamsta2 on Aug 17, 2023 9:08:50 GMT
Legend. RIP.
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Post by salopstick on Aug 17, 2023 9:13:43 GMT
Legend indeed
a massive heavyweight of interviewers
he could raise the questioning from politicions to comedians. serious to funny
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Post by Dutchpeter on Aug 17, 2023 9:19:37 GMT
A great chronicler of the greatest era in popular culture. RIP Michael.
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Post by Orbs on Aug 17, 2023 9:29:32 GMT
RIP Michael Parkinbum
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Post by JoeinOz on Aug 17, 2023 9:30:10 GMT
Parky. Great memories of his programme. He never got to interview Frank Sinatra and spent ages trying to fix it up. Parky was a big factor in introducing Billy Connolly to the public. He pleaded with his producers to let him on. After that his show had an extra million viewers guaranteed with two guests.... Connolly and Mohammad Ali. He did Ali three times. In the last one he noticed he'd lost his spark and charisma and his eyes were dead. It was obvious he was punch drunk.
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Post by outspaced on Aug 17, 2023 9:42:54 GMT
Iconic presenter and iconic theme tune for his show. RIP Parky.
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Post by thevoid on Aug 17, 2023 9:51:48 GMT
RIP Parky
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Post by NassauDave on Aug 17, 2023 9:59:50 GMT
Loved that show.
Parky literally couldn't speak at times due to Connolly's brilliant humor.
R.I.P Parky.
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Post by lagwafis on Aug 17, 2023 10:09:51 GMT
So much to love about Parkinson. His deadpan performance on BBC's 'Ghost Watch' was priceless  |
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Post by Huddysleftfoot on Aug 17, 2023 10:11:08 GMT
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Post by sharonbeech21 on Aug 17, 2023 10:16:30 GMT
Best chat show host ever. He has interviewed the biggest stars as only he could Massive loss Absolute Legend Lovely man too RIP Michael ❤❤
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Post by JoeinOz on Aug 17, 2023 10:21:25 GMT
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Post by Northy on Aug 17, 2023 10:32:05 GMT
RIP Parky, he was great at what he did at the time, he stood above the rest of them.
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Post by crowey on Aug 17, 2023 10:42:05 GMT
…. met him at an Ashes Test at the Gabba many years ago. True gent & wonderful interviewer. RIP Parky
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Post by essexstokey on Aug 17, 2023 10:42:09 GMT
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Post by riverman on Aug 17, 2023 11:58:16 GMT
As has been said, a true legend. Who could forget his first meeting with Rod Hull and emu. Pretty sure Connelly was on as well and said something like if that bird comes near me I'll break its neck and your arm. Classic TV. RIP Parky.
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Aug 17, 2023 12:00:06 GMT
The best chat show host.RIP.
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Post by chuffedstokie on Aug 17, 2023 12:11:00 GMT
Absolute legend of broadcasting, others tried and failed miserably.
RIP Parky.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2023 12:11:50 GMT
Rest in peace. Slightly before my time but I enjoy watching his interviews on YouTube. Interestingly Ali was arguing against interracial relationships in one of those earlier interviews, and Parkinson was challenging him on his views; maybe not too successfully as Ali was so razor sharp and forceful that he more than held his ground on a viewpoint that I’m sure most people today find misguided. Genuine question now but, how come Ali’s criticism of “miscegenation” isn’t challenged by anti-racism groups? If the roles were reversed; and Ali was in a relationship with a white woman and Parkinson was criticising interracial relationships (and I daresay a mainstream broadcaster may have been able to do that in the 70s and keep their career, albeit making that case in this hypothetical scenario wouldn’t have been a great idea for obvious reasons) I wonder if your Twitter links would be so generous in their eulogies. |
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Post by wannabee on Aug 17, 2023 12:50:59 GMT
I doubt anyone ever had a bad word to say about him which seems like an epitaph anyone would wish to aspire to.
He never let his own ego get in the way of letting his guests be the stars of the show
RIP
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Post by maninasuitcase on Aug 17, 2023 13:11:47 GMT
Off to see Emu
RIP Parky
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Post by hamsta2 on Aug 17, 2023 13:14:05 GMT
I doubt anyone ever had a bad word to say about him which seems like an epitaph anyone would wish to aspire to. He never let his own ego get in the way of letting his guests be the stars of the show RIP Don’t think Helen Mirren was a fan. |
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Post by wannabee on Aug 17, 2023 13:19:38 GMT
I doubt anyone ever had a bad word to say about him which seems like an epitaph anyone would wish to aspire to. He never let his own ego get in the way of letting his guests be the stars of the show RIP Don’t think Helen Mirren was a fan. 🤣 yes he did remark upon her "equipment |
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Post by OldStokie on Aug 17, 2023 13:45:30 GMT
He was the best at interviewing because, unlike most others, it was never about himself. He allowed his guests to do their stuff and was laid back except when laughing. He was an institution. RIP Michael.
OS doffs flat cap to an all time great.
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Post by Northy on Aug 17, 2023 14:14:34 GMT
I doubt anyone ever had a bad word to say about him which seems like an epitaph anyone would wish to aspire to. He never let his own ego get in the way of letting his guests be the stars of the show RIP Don’t think Helen Mirren was a fan. |
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Post by tuum on Aug 17, 2023 14:18:18 GMT
Don’t think Helen Mirren was a fan. 🤣 yes he did remark upon her "equipment Was it Meg Ryan or Goldie Hawn who had a face like a smacked arse all through his interview? |
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Post by Huddysleftfoot on Aug 17, 2023 14:26:04 GMT
🤣 yes he did remark upon her "equipment Was it Meg Ryan or Goldie Hawn who had a face like a smacked arse all through his interview? Meg Ryan mate, toe curling it was. |
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Post by pretzel on Aug 17, 2023 15:10:21 GMT
A class act
RIP
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Post by mrcoke on Aug 17, 2023 15:33:23 GMT
RIP Sir Michael.
His rejection by Yorkshire cricket club led to him becoming the doyen of celebrity interviewers; a mantle he picked up from Eamonn Andrews.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Aug 17, 2023 20:07:06 GMT
Absolute legend RIP Michael
Tribute to him on BBC1 now
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